Operator I

SWM International
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Greenfield
53 Silvio O Conte Drive (Show on map)
Apr 06, 2025
Description Operator I provides necessary support to the production teams, assist machine operators with assigned tasks, maintain materials and supplies, track inventories, and package finished products. Responsibilities: Operates a forklift truck to safely deliver materials to and from the factory Reads work orders and/or follow oral instructions to determine materials to be mixed for each run Loads /unloads materials onto or from pallets, gaylords boxes, and shelves via forklift or by hand Loads resins into blenders, grinders, dryers and hoppers by hand or vacuum system Maintains and prepare packaging supplies Packages all finished products ensuring correct packaging material, labels and details, per customer specification Handles materials and inventory control using barcode scanner Assists operators with stringing lines and taking rolls off machines Assists operators with roll data entry, roll changing, changing trim, mounting unwound rolls, cutovers and cleaning the systems Assists warehouse manager with monthly inventory Maintains confidentiality of information such as formulas, supplier names, materials, process conditions and set-up information Other relevant duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education & Skillsets: Read a ruler and understand measurements in fractions and decimals Read, write and comprehend instructions and correspondence Communicate effectively with workers and supervisor Add, subtract, divide and multiply with the aid of a calculator Perform calculations that include but are not limited to fractions and decimals Use a computer for basic data entry of production and materials in database Preferred Education and Skillsets: High School diploma or GED Prior Warehouse or manufacturing experience Physical Demands: Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds Be able to work 12 hours shifts Perform repetitive tasks Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks PPE Requirements: Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including; Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe) Safety Glasses Bump Caps Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks Hearing Protection; when required Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks Work Environment: Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment. Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes and odors May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive and radiation hazards What we offer As a Mativ employee, you'll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life. Medical, dental and vision insurance Company-paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage Paid vacation 401(k) savings plan with company match Employee Assistance Programs - available 24/7 to you and your family The hourly rate for this position is $21.25 per hour About MATIV Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.